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The Barleycorn

Cippenham

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The Craufurd Arms The Maiden’s Head

Maidenhead Maidenhead

The Barleycorn has been voted the SWM CAMRA branch’s ‘Cider Pub of the Year 2021,’ for more information, read the article on

page 6

The Blackwood Arms

Burnham Beeches

‘The Blackwood Arms’ will be re-opening 12th April. To reserve a seat, call 01753 645672 in advance. Eagle eyed viewers of Channel 4’s comedy series, ‘Back’- starring David Mitchell- will recognise the pub as one of the filming locations. Pub owner, Sean Arnett, teamed up with ‘Dan’s Community Kitchen’ to help feed vulnerable families during the third lockdown. For more information, read the article on page 24.

‘The Craufurd’ is looking forward to reopening and welcoming back its patrons. The pub was named ‘runners up’ for the SWM CAMRA branch’s ‘Pub of the Year 2021’ award. For more information, read the article on page 6

The Duke of York

Windsor

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The RBWM has given planning permission for ‘The Duke of York’ to be demolished and replaced with flats and a Co-Op - the area’s third convenience store. There are now no pubs on St Leonards Road, where there used to be four.

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that CAMRAngle must announce the passing of Harry Patel (pictured), following a battle with Covid-19 on the 29th February at the age of 58.

The founder of ‘Gourmet Chicken’ and long serving member of the Maidenhead Rotary Club, Harry was always keen to aid the local community. He most noticeably cooked meals for vulnerable families during school holidays with ‘The Maiden’s Head.’ Many visitors to the pub have fond memories of chatting to Harry whilst enjoying his amazing food. The SWM CAMRA branch mourns this tragic loss and offers condolences to his wife and children. Harry’s family has asked for any donations in his memory to be made via the Rotary Club, to the Aarti children’s home in India. ‘Gourmet Chicken’ will continue to operate from ‘The Maiden’s Head,’ offering meals for collection, delivery and eat-in.

The Bounty

Cookham

‘The Bounty’ will be open for outside table service from 12th April. Initially 2 ‘Rebellion’ beers and a guest ale will be served, with a modest food menu.

The Lord Grenfell

Maidenhead

The Lord Grenfell is now taking bookings for 12th April and beyond. Book a group of up to 6 people for the large weather-proof garden.

Off The Tap

Maidenhead

‘Off The Tap’ continued its ‘Cult Burger’ menu throughout lockdown, delivering Americana style meals via ‘Just Eat.’ Back by

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popular demand are the ‘Chipotle Bacon Fries’- crispy potato fries with melted cheese, bacon bits and chipotle sauce!

The Queen Charlotte Windsor

It is unlikely the ‘The Queen Charlotte’ will be open before 17th May, as the outside-only rule imposed over April would make reopening unviable.

‘The Windsor Homeless Project’ was voted by the local community to be ‘The Swan’s’ charity for 2021. Over lockdown, ‘The Swan’ resumed hosting online pub quizzes, bingo nights and book club meetings, whilst local catering company ‘Dublicious Food Ltd’ continued to provide a takeaway food service from the pub.

The Swan Clewer Village

A novel 6Nations beer and cheese evening took place online, with ‘Cheesemungers of Windsor’ and Will Calvert (Director of W&E Brewery) pairing beer and cheese combinations from each nation.

Will Calvert returned for the ‘Golden Clewer Cup’- an online horseracing and beer tasting evening. 6 beers from breweries near racecourses were enjoyed whilst participants watched 5 horseraces, with prizes for those who picked the winning horse.

The White Hart

Holyport

The pub has installed waterproof ‘igii’ pods, so its outdoor areas are now prepared for any April showers! ‘The White Hart’ offered takeaway food during lockdown, with a variety of classic pub dishes. Greek street food vendor, ‘O&H Greeklicious,’ also sold takeaway food from the pub’s premises

The White Horse

Hedgerley

The pub devised a draught beer home delivery service over the third lockdown. For more information, read the article on page 18.

The Windsor Trooper Windsor

The Windsor Trooper was runner up for the SWM CAMRA branch’s ‘Cider Pub of the year,’ For more information, read the article on page 6. At the start of lockdown, ‘The Trooper’ provided a home delivery service in order to use up any remaining beer. The beer garden is being extended for the reopening in April and bookings will take place nearer the time.

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